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istilah.

term: a word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge

7 characters3 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/isˈtilah/Standard-Indonesian[isˈt̪i.lah]Standard-Indonesian
  1. term: a word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge

  2. any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing; name

  3. language (particular words used)

Where this word comes from

From Malay istilah, from Arabic اِصْطِلَاح (iṣṭilāḥ).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.